Questions Answered by Joanne

I think best is relative to the direction your career will take you. However, for the beginning personal trainer I would say ACE hands down.
Having earned for the most part all of the ACE certifications and being an educational provider for ACE, I truly believe that you get the entire package wi...

Osteopenia/osteoporosis is a clinical condition as you know and I would be sure that the insurance you carry covers training individuals who have clinical conditions in the event that she injures herself while you are training her.
I am curious to know why do you think that her osteopenia is head...

I plan my year.
I always know in advance when I am going on vacation or attending a conference. Too, my clients flexible in that they know I am self-employed and are not too fussy about me taking time.
After all that is the beauty of being independent.

Hi,
There is so much information on this portal that will be instrumental to you deciding whether or not you are making a good choice.
All you need do is click the link that reads "Career Guide" and get started.
I hope this gives you a good starting place.
Best!

I don't have an answer for you as I am not a physician, however, I thought this article might be of interest to you.
http://voices.yahoo.com/3-exercises-reduce-menstrual-cramping-171154.htm...
Best to you!

DJD is essentially osteoarthritis of the spine.
You haven't mentioned where the degeneration is in her spine. Hence, I am not in a position to suggest anything.
If I were you, I would recommend that you speak with the doctor who gave her the diagnosis and work closely with her physiotherapist...

Hi Eddie,
You will probably be better served speaking with a sports nutritionist.
On another note, I'd be curious to know what your goals are. Seems like you are doing way too much.
Are you giving your body sufficient time to recover? Be careful about overtraining/burning out.
Best to ...

That's going to be rather challenging as you are mixing two different outcomes.
You will either have to reward someone for a strength or hypertrophy goal or a goal of weight loss. Even then it is going to be difficult.
Wish I had some suggestions but the playing field is so uneven it seems li...